The Cull

A grim, slow-building woodland horror that wraps you in dread and keeps you uneasy long after the credits.

Directed by

J.P. Davidson

Genres

Horror

Starring

Craig Russell, Rory Wilton, Richard Hainsworth

Overview

Wrongly imprisoned for his mother’s murder, Niall is finally released, having found God and renounced a life of violence and addiction. Retreating to a remote woodland cabin seeking redemption and the truth behind her death, he finds a hostile community ruled by a ruthless family, where every encounter deepens the mystery surrounding his mother’s past. As brutal violence erupts and terrifying visions blur the line between nightmare and reality, Niall uncovers a sinister legacy of witchcraft, blood sacrifice and forbidden ritual. Something has been patiently waiting in the forest, and its hunger for vengeance can only be satisfied with blood.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, isolation, faith, survival

Content

Strong violence, gore and language. Mild sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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